Question on upgrading OEM GTX 760

wobblypuffs

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I have an ASUS M51AD Desktop with a GTX 760 GPU inside. I am wondering if I will have problems upgrading this GPU in the future. I was told that it is not very upgradeable but was hoping to be able to tinker with this desktop in the future.

Does anyone know if, due to the size, I will have problems upgrading this GPU in the future?
 
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from asus's webpage it looks like you got the top of the line desktop that they offer in that model. you will need to confirm but it should have a 500w PSU inside, you can open the side panel and there should be a sticker on the side of the PSU that will tell you the specs on it.


A good 600-650 PSU will handle the normal persons rig just fine with a high end GPU. You can run the biggest PSU that you can find but the pc will only use what I needs out of it. My desktop at home runs a 1500watt Silverstone PSU but its running an overclocked 2600k at 5.2ghz and two gtx580's at 1000mhz with a custom water cooling system with 2 pumps and 23 fans, so my system draws a little more power then the average person.

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Great that was really fast. I'll look into that. So should the PSU match the necessary specs for that individual GPU or should it exceed at all? I'm very new to PC setups, this information is invaluable. Thanks
 
from asus's webpage it looks like you got the top of the line desktop that they offer in that model. you will need to confirm but it should have a 500w PSU inside, you can open the side panel and there should be a sticker on the side of the PSU that will tell you the specs on it.


A good 600-650 PSU will handle the normal persons rig just fine with a high end GPU. You can run the biggest PSU that you can find but the pc will only use what I needs out of it. My desktop at home runs a 1500watt Silverstone PSU but its running an overclocked 2600k at 5.2ghz and two gtx580's at 1000mhz with a custom water cooling system with 2 pumps and 23 fans, so my system draws a little more power then the average person.
 
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Awesome, I think messing with the PSU was what kept me from really learning about customizing before but that is great info and should help my confidence level, I'm not really into taking thousand dollar gambles so that is excellent to know. Thanks so much!
 
The only time you will run into issues is if you skimp and buy a cheap/unknown brand PSU or you get a good brand but under powered for what you need. Its good to get a PSU a little over what you need. Say you need 500watts to run your computer, I'd look at a 600-650watt PSU that will keep the PSU from running at 100% all the time. In the long run the PSU will run cooler and more efficient and last a lot longer.


There are also PSU calculators on the internet as well if your ever in the need for help to figure out how big of a PSU you need.
 

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When shopping for a new PSU, try to pay attention to the 12V rail amperage. You want a PSU with a single 12V rail with at least 42A. The most powerhungry single card uses 42A (gtx 770 and above), so it would be best to get a PSU with at least 42A.